Dudley D Chatman

After three decades of existence, the San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council next week will elect its first nonwhite president--the Rev. Dudley D. Chatman, pastor of the Valley's oldest African American church. The Pacoima minister--whose nomination is not expected to be opposed in Wednesday's council elections in Granada Hills--has been the interfaith body's vice president for community response for two years.

After three decades of existence, the San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council next week will elect its first nonwhite president--the Rev. Dudley D. Chatman, pastor of the Valley's oldest African American church. The Pacoima minister--whose nomination is not expected to be opposed in Wednesday's council elections in Granada Hills--has been the interfaith body's vice president for community response for two years.